Anuparna Roy‘s short film, Run To The River, is a tale of innocence succumbing to the cruel twists of life and unfolding in the impoverished landscape of British Bengal. Pakhi (Tinni Roy), hailing from a humble background, befriends Khandi (Poonam Saha), a widow navigating life’s challenges. Facing insurmountable struggles, Pakhi’s mother (Uma Banerjee) and father (Buraaj) take a drastic step, deciding to marry off her underage daughter. In an attempt to imbue her daughter with hope, Pakhi’s mother instils in her an intense longing to witness the river. The yearning becomes a deceptive bait when, one day, Pakhi is wedded to a man (Swaraj Chakrabart) much older than her. Her husband, ensnared in the influence of a wealthy and politically motivated alcohol businessman (Supriya Sur), becomes a pawn in a sinister game. Tragically, Pakhi’s dreams are shattered by the harsh realities that unfold. She finds...
- 1/5/2024
- by Dipankar Sarkar
- Talking Films
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.